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Through our membership we are able to bring in industry leading speakers. Come learn from the best guides, fisherman, and scientists!

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Our Mission

SJRVFF was founded in 1978, Those founding principles still keep the Club thriving today

This Club is for both Experienced and Beginning Fly Fishers

The Major emphasis of the St. Joseph River Valley Fly Fishers club will be directed toward cultivation and advancement of the art and science of fly fishing, conservation and restoration of rivers and lakes, and public education programs that will broaden the understanding of the delicate balance that shapes our fresh water environment.

The St. Joseph River Valley Fly Fishers are afﬁliated with the Federation of Fly Fishers, a national organization for ﬂy ﬁshers. This afﬁliation gives our club members an opportunity to participate at local, regional and national levels with others interested in the advancement of ﬂy ﬁshing and the conservation and restoration of our nationʼs waterways.

Our Board

The Board is elected on a nomination and balloting process

Eric Graham

President

Ann Miller

Vice President

Don Reber

Treasurer

James Lothary

Secretary

R.J. Pales

Director

Dale Kesler

Director

Jeff Hodge

Director

Jonathan Savoy

Director

Michael Kendzicky

Director

Don Poznaik

Director

Latest news

Captain Debbie Hanson is an award-winning outdoor writer, women’s sport fishing advocate, IGFA world record holder, and freshwater guide living in Estero, Florida. Her passion for the outdoors was ignited at a young age due in large part to her experiences fishing on the glacial lakes of the Upper Peninsula of Michigan with her grandfather. Read more about February Speaker: Captain Debbie Hanson[…]

When: Thursday Nights from 6:30PM – 8:00PM Where: Kroc Center South Bend This is the intermediate level classes. If you have your own fly tying equipment, please bring your gear to the lessons. Some equipment will be provided but availability is limited.

The SJRVFF Awards have been a long standing tradition in the club. We want to recognize those that make SJRVFF such a special membership. The form below details the nomination requirements. From the esteemed “Joe Mitchell” to the light-hearted “Oakie Drifter” these awards embody what it means to be a fly fisherman. 2017 Nomination Form Read more about SJRVFF AWARD NOMINATIONS[…]

The West Michigan Fly Show will be held January 13th and 14th, 2018 in Grand Rapids Michigan. Hotel and Accomodations: Rooms have been blocked off at the Baymont Inn & Suites, Byron Center. Rooms are $114 plus tax. Call 616-583-9535 with the code name “West Michigan Fly Show”. Reservations must be received by the Baymont Read more about 2018 West Michigan Fly Show[…]

When: October 14th, 2017 Where: Muskegon River (Thornapple Avenue Landing) Description: SJRVFF will be on the Muskegon River October 14th, 2017 for the annual salmon outing. Fighting salmon all morning will raise appetites, but Johnathon Savoy has you covered. Johnathon will be providing chicken and andouille gumbo, cooked in a dark brown roux with bell Read more about SJRVFF Salmon Outing 2017[…]